It's ok to use an "external" software to control fans rpm?

Hello, I don't like how the system manage the fan rpm on my computer. With the default system my MacBook reaches 40 degrees (and even more sometime) in idle and even after 50 degrees the rpm stay close to 2000 rpm. I think that in this way, the life of my internal components is decreasing faster.


To "fix" this i downloaded an external software that allows me to manually control the rpm fan speed. I usually maintain the rpm to 3000 / 3500 rpm with a very little noise and a difference of 6-7 degrees (you can barely hear the fans only if you are in a very quiet place like a library.)


My question is, am i fine with this or can it create any sort of problems in the future?

MacBook Pro 15”, 10.14

Posted on May 7, 2019 11:58 AM

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May 8, 2019 2:06 AM in response to DavidRT49

You may try and learn how to use "Macs Fan Control" as it uses various Mac sensors

to determine temperatures & fan speeds; I've used it on Late 2012 Mac mini i7 (quad).


The version of this third-party control I've installed is helpful; and you can also choose

a default set of sensors (per location) and toggle between those and factory defaults.


Macs Fan Control - control fans on Apple computers - also in Windows via BootCamp

https://www.crystalidea.com/macs-fan-control


This control may continue to function in a limited mode, or offers advanced controls in

a paid version; this has not cost me anything and helps manage temps and fan speeds.

But it does take some detailed interest to see how it works; and then tweak settings.


• See how apps affect Mac performance, battery runtime, temperature, and fan activity - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203184





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